Here Comes Santa Claus, Here Comes Santa Claus by Lori Pelikan Strobel On the outside of the boxes it says “SANTAS” in bright red letters. The corners of the boxes are reinforced with duct tape, since the contents get a little heavier each year. A musty smell...
Read MoreIt’s 10:30 p.m. The kitchen is cleaned, and the family room picked up. They are both ready for tomorrow’s life of meals, random newspaper circulars, and at least a dozen water glasses left half full lying around both rooms. The dog, Louie, has been put out...
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The teacups are set out over the lace tablecloth. One teacup is from Ireland, one from Germany, and one from the Czech Republic. These cups represent our heritage, as well as the ritual of having tea with mom. The teas are chosen, too – one...
Read MoreIt’s Spring! Alleluia! I know it’s here because I have heard the peepers at night proclaiming their joy from being stuck in the frozen tundra. The stillness has suddenly been broken by birds singing in the early morning. There have also been sightings of color to break...
Read MoreMothering in the Middle has posted a new article, "Behold the Bounty Before Us", by guest contributor Lori Pelikan Strobel of Book Body Soul. All of a sudden it becomes “the holidays” as I turn my calendar to November. I begin to think, Oh, my, how did...
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